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Every night is opening night at the Spice Box

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My first time going to the Spice Box was about a month ago, but I wish I had learned about it years ago, because I’m confident it provides one of the best dining experiences in the Champaign-Urbana area. From the food and service to the décor, the whole production is as good as it gets.

ABE junior awarded Truman Scholarship

Hannah Sundararajan, a junior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was awarded a $30,000 Truman Scholarship. Sundararajan is one of 54 Truman Scholars selected from a pool of 743 nominees from colleges and universities across the country.

Sundararajan, from New Berlin, Wisconsin, and a graduate of New Berlin High School, was selected by the Truman Foundation based on her academic success and leadership accomplishments, as well as her likelihood of becoming a public service leader. 

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NASDA Next Generation: 2 ACES students make their mark

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In September 2024, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) held their annual Next Generation program.  A cohort of 14 students from 8 universities travelled to Indianapolis for committee meetings, trainings, and networking with NASDA members, state staff, and industry professionals.

ACES doctoral student selected for prestigious NASA research award

Wendy Dorman is determined to map a brighter future for grassland birds. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign doctoral student will use a $150,000 investment from NASA to develop robust maps of grassland habitat across the Midwest and beyond.

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Community college students: Apply soon for STEM summer research experience at Illinois

Microbes might be invisible, but their teeming masses influence everything from agriculture to the environment to the food we eat. That’s why experience working with microbes has become a must for countless industries.

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